Вариант № 2. (Выполняется студентами, фамилии которых начинаются с букв о – я).

Раздел 1.

Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises.

2. (5 points) Phonetics. Find in which line ‘U’ has the same pronunciation in every word. Tick (√) the correct variant(s) in the boxes.

1: duty, execute, mute, bugle, cue, due, fusion

2: fur, curl, occur, curtain, current, burden

3: cure, during, cucumber, cushion, bluish, burial

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1.2. (10 x 1 points) Supply the articles where necessary. Write your answers (a, an, the or ‘−’) in the boxes.

As it was ___(1)___ trial order Rossexport found it possible to give ___(2)___ Buyers ___(3)___ 2% discount off ___(4)___ value of ___(5)___ contract. That settled ___(6)___ price problem. After ___(7)___ engineers discussed all the matters ___(8)___ Managing Director of Rossexport invited Mr. Walker to visit ___(9)___ Bolshoi Theatre to see ___(10)___ ballet performance there.

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2.			7.
3.			8.
4.			9.
5.			10.

1.3. (10 x 1 points) Supply the prepositions where necessary. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. We have bought some carpets lately ___(1)___ a lower price. – Then I’m sure their quality is worse than the quality ___(2)___ our carpets. You will see it yourself if you come ___(3)___ our shop. We are open ___(4)___ 7 o’clock ___(5)___ the evening. I’m sure you’ll be satisfied ___(6)___ the quality.

2. You should take ___(7)___ consideration that the reliability ___(8)___ these compressors is different ___(9)___ that ___(10)___ the previous model.

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4.			9.
5.			10.

1.4. (10 x 1 points) Supply the correct tense and voice. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. – How long your friend __(1)__ (to learn) Spanish? – For 2 years.

2. Last month Lavrov had to go on business to London. Before he ___(2)___ (to go) there he ___(3)___ (to discuss) some business matters with his director.

3. It began snowing after I ___(4)___ (to come) home.

4. – Have you sent for the doctor?

– Yes, the doctor ___(5)___ (to send) for a few minutes ago.

5. The world exhibition ___(6)___ (to arrange) lately.

6. The goods ___(7)___ (not to deliver) on time because the plant was heavy with orders.

7. – When ___18)___ (to complete) the construction of the new hotel?

– It ___(9)___ (to complete) by last June.

8. Accommodation ___(10)___ (to reserve) for Lavrov before he left for London?

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1.5. (5 x 1 points) Use the correct forms of Complex Object/Complex Subject. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. I heard ___(6)___ (somebody, to call) my name.

2. When I came to the beach I saw ___(7)___ (they, to swim).

3. When do you want ___(8)___ (the new computers, to advertise)?

4. You expect ___(9)___ (a new feature film, to broadcast) today, don’t you?

5. We would like ___(10)___ (new models, to introduce) into the market.

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1.6. (5 x 2 points) In the sentences below, identify the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. Write your answers (letters A, B, C or D) in the boxes and make the corrections.

1. The office assistant doesn’t know where did Mrs. Park go, but

A

he says is sure she will return before 3:30, so we can speak with

B C

her later this afternoon.

D

2. Surprisingly, it was discovered that the best service was found in

A B

countries where is the labour supply both abundant and cheap.

C D

3. This figure could yield a return enough high to provide a healthy

A B C D

pension.

4. Have warning of the danger, I took extra precautions.

A B C D

5. I had to make so many international calls last month that now

A B C

I am faced at a huge bill.

D

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7. (5 х 2 points) Translate into English.

2. Каждый год в городе строится много новых зданий.

3. После того, как контракт был подписан, представителей фирмы пригласили в ресторан.

4. Почему вы пришли так поздно? Вам следовало бы прийти пораньше, так как обсуждение вопроса, который вас интересует, уже началось.

5. К предложению должен быть приложен каталог, а также технические характеристики оборудования.

6. Спрос на эту модель очень велик. Мы не можем согласиться с тем, что наши цены не обоснованы. Однако если вы пожелаете увеличить заказ, мы могли бы предоставить вам скидку 5%. С нетерпением ждем вашего ответа.